63rd Annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Races
- Date
- December 27, 2026
- Distance
- Polar Bear 5K Run · Polar Bear 1 Mile Run · Polar Bear 5K Racewalk
From the Organizer
* 63rd Annual *
Asbury Park Polar Bear Races
Sunday, December 27, 2026
REGISTRATION - now open
$35 Early Registration (5K) & $15 (1 Mile) until May 23
$40 Regular Registration (5K) & $20 (1 Mile) until December 26
$45 Race Day Registration (5K) & $25 (1 Mile)
SATURDAY BIB PICK UP - 11 AM to 2 PM
THE OUTPOST RUNNING & WALKING CO.
32 CHURCH ST. LITTLE SILVER, NJ 07739
Free raffle of fun items for all those who pick up bibs and shirts on Saturday.
** - For those who still need to pick up bibs and shirts, you can do so at Convention Hall in Asbury Park on Saturday morning, starting at 7:45 AM.
EVENT DAY INFORMATION
7:45 AM to 9:25 AM - T-shirt + Bib pick up
9:30 AM - 1 Mile Run
10:00 AM - 5K Run & 5K Walk
RACE COURSE
The 5K course will now go out once 1.55 miles and turn around in Bradley Beach to then head back to Convention Hall to finish in Asbury Park. We will use the same course as was used in 2024. The course is narrow as you leave Asbury Park and for a section on the Bradley Beach boardwalk, so we ask everyone to stay alert and stay to your RIGHT going out and coming back on the course.
CHARITY PARTNER
Interfaith Neighbors
“Interfaith Neighbors [IFN], located in Asbury Park, has been assisting neighbors in need and building healthier, more resilient communities since 1988. The Community Food Connection program of IFN has created a community-led coalition that aims to develop solutions to inequities in the regional food system. This program distributes fresh, local produce to over 35 pantries and community sites every week throughout the growing season, providing families with food security and promoting health equity while supporting local, NJ farms. Learn more about this program and sponsor a family’s produce at the following link.
AWARDS
Commemorative T-shirts for the first 500 people to pick up their bib.
$100 cash and free race entry to the overall male and female winners of the 5K. Gift certificates ($50 value) will be provided to the 2nd and 3rd open men and women as well as to the top male and female masters finishers in the 5K.
Age-group awards, grouped by 5-year increments, will also be presented after 11:00 AM in Convention Hall.
Special gift will be provided to youth participants in the mile, and the top boys and girls finishers will also receive a special award.
The awards ceremony will take place back in Convention Hall as soon as the results are available (approximately 11-11:15 AM)
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
44°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Branch-Oakhurst, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Asbury Park, NJ
Elevation
51 ft
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- 63rd Annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Races
- Date
- December 27, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Asbury Park, NJ
JSRC Tropic Tuesday Summerfest
5 miles away
Lake Takanassee Summer Series
5 miles away
Asbury Park Sheehan Classic 5K
5K
Less than a mile away
8th Annual Jersey Shore Ride for Food Justice
Less than a mile away
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 63rd Annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Races?
- 63rd Annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Races is a running race held in Asbury Park, New Jersey on December 27, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 63rd Annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Races?
- Sunday, December 27, 2026 in Asbury Park, New Jersey at Asbury Park Convention Center, Asbury Park, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 63rd Annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Races?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
63rd Annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Races
Dec 27, 2026